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Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not!The Youth Renewal Fund is addressing this by providing innovative programs to schools in Israel’s lowest income communities. We're changing the lives of Israelis through education.
Paul Schnell
President
There is a staggering gap in Israel between the rich and the poor, and it is our mission, to use education as a form of social mobility, to close this gap.
Sam Katz
Executive Committee Member
When students of any background are provided with innovative educational opportunities, coupled with dedicated teachers and appropriate resources, anything is possible.The Youth Renewal Fund creates this unique environment for all our students every day.
Rob Schwartz
Executive Committee Member
Our students dream big. They want to be dancers, astronauts and entrepreneurs. Darca gives them the tools to have these dreams and helps them unlock their potential to do so.
Sam Camens
Board Member & Co-President, Junior Board
The Youth Renewal Fund is changing the lives of thousands of Israeli students while setting a new standard for education in the country.
Randye Kwait
Executive Committee Member
"Our efforts have verified the belief that when students are provided equivalent educational resources as the wealthiest segments of society they too flourish."
Dr. Gil Pereg, YRF CEO
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The Bagrut certificate is a prerequisite for higher education in Israel. In Israel, acceptance into elite military units, academic studies, and employment are heavily influenced by receipt of a Bagrut certificate and the Bagrut scores achieved.
LATEST NEWS
05
Sep
Darca is the leading network of schools, third year in a row
2 Darca Schools were included in the Israeli Defense Force rankings for their graduates' outstanding meaningful service. Click to learn more!
04
Dec
Darca Schools included in IDF Rankings
2 Darca Schools were included in the Israeli Defense Force rankings for their graduates' outstanding meaningful service. Click to learn more!
23
Oct
YRF Founding Board Member Sam Katz on Investing in the Future
YRF Founding Board member Sam Katz and Darca Board Member Jimmy Pinto speak to Haaretz on why Darca is the best investment they have ever come across.
26
Jun
Darca Fellows Young Leaders Program
Learn more about this initiative fostering leadership within Darca students!
18
May
YRF April Leadership Mission to Israel – Reflections
What's it like to join the YRF Leadership Mission to Israel? Click Learn More to find out from trip participant, Beth Brownstein.